Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- New Model is Samsung GX-20
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty similar but the CX1 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX1 was manufactured 2 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX1 matches up versus the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung GX-10
CX1 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 210k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh CX1
GX-10 | CX1 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-10
CX1 | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX1 and the GX-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GX-10 is 93 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and GX-10.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern CX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-02-19 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $850 |